Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming.
I'm swimming to draw attention to mental health issues
Check this out ….
Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people in Australia.
More than 1 in 3 are experiencing mental health difficulties, yet over a million are not getting the support they need.
ReachOut provides anonymous, free and 100% online services so young people can find a safe place to connect, share and get help when life feels overwhelming.
I’m taking part in Laps for Life again this year (and increasing my challenge to 50kms and $1000) to make sure these vital services are always there. Please donate to my fundraiser and help more young people get the support they deserve.
My Swim Progress
Completed
55.00km (758 laps)
My goal
50km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $1,211 to provided 302.7475 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$95
Ava Hilton
Shoutout to Ava Hilton – my biggest supporter so far with a $95 donation to help young people get the mental health support they need through ReachOut!
Funds Raised
Note: displays max previous 3 years of fundraising only
My Gallery
Thank you to my
supporters
$94.86
Ava Hilton
$94.86
Glen Lo
$75.14
Luke Heath
Dad would be proud :)
$64.67
Gu
Well done and good luck for the very last bit!!
$64.67
Matched by The GPT Group
$56.24
Judy Clarke
Good on you!!
$56.24
Martin Tunley
$56.24
Deb Edmondson
$56.24
Matched by The GPT Group
$56.24
Alison
Well done Rick!
$54.12
Hilary McKenna
Thanks for supporting an important cause. Happy lapping!
$54.12
Benjamin Dietschi
$54.12
Rick Heath
$54.12
Matched by 7-Eleven
$52
Lisa
Well done Rick. Great cause. It is so sad to see more and more people dealing with Mental Health.
$50
Alex Vrcic
Go Rick! ❤️
$43.60
Maisie Heath
$40
Ella W-H
Just keep swimming 🐠
$40
CJH
$33.15
GF
$33.15
Mike H
$27.21
Robert Love
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